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‘Doesn’t see the joy’: McNamee saddened that Kyrgios has a disdain for clay
Ahead of the French Open this month, former doubles champion, Australian Paul McNamee, says it’s a shame Nick Kyrgios “doesn’t see the joy” of playing on clay.
- by Scott Spits
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‘Whether it’s one or 100, as a person, I couldn’t care less’: Barty extends lead at top of rankings
Ash Barty won the battle of the last two French Open champions after world No.2 Naomi Osaka crashed out of the Madrid Open, cementing the Australian’s spot as world No.1.
- by Sam Phillips
Barty and Swiatek set up first-time clash on Madrid clay
Ashleigh Barty and Iga Swiatek, the two most recent champions of the French Open, will meet in the last 16 of the Madrid Open.
‘I’ll give it a crack’: Barty begins quest for all-surface dominance ahead of French Open
The world No. 1 will begin her French Open preparation in Madrid on Thursday night, and Barty already has Wimbledon on her mind too.
- by Sam Phillips
‘I’ve never felt more insulted’: Kyrgios fumes after Tomic comparison
The Australian tennis star didn’t divulge who made the comparison but expressed his disgust on Instagram, citing his achievements on and off the court.
Wimbledon plans on ‘minimum’ 25 per cent spectator capacity
Wimbledon organisers are optimistic that 25 per cent spectator capacity for this year’s event will be the bare minimum, while prizemoney may yet be reduced for the famous grass-court major.
- by Scott Spits
Perfect 10: Record-breaking run which validates Barty’s world No.1 status
The Australian world No. 1 has achieved a winning streak Naomi Osaka, Maria Sharapova and several other tennis stars could never manage.
- by Sam Phillips
Barty wins WTA Stuttgart title
Aussie world No.1 Ash Barty has beaten Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix event in Stuttgart, for her 11th WTA title.
Barty bounces back to beat Sabalenka to claim Stuttgart title
Top-ranked Ash Barty has beaten Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 to win the Porsche Grand Prix, her first title on clay since the 2019 French Open.
Barty birthday party as Aussie wins through to final, Karatsev stuns Djokovic
Top-ranked Ash Barty celebrated her birthday by coming back from a set down to book her place in the Porsche Grand Prix final, while Novak Djokovic was bundled out of his own tournament.
Kyrgios targets tour return in time for Wimbledon
The Australian superstar has set his sights on a return to the grasscourt circuit in June leading up to the grand slam in London.
- by Sam Phillips